Recent #Wearable news in the semiconductor industry

2 months ago

➀ The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has developed the open-source platform 'OpenEarable';

➁ This platform integrates a variety of sensors in wireless headphones for comprehensive health measurements and security applications;

➂ OpenEarable 2.0 allows developers to create customized software with over 30 physiological parameters measurable directly in the ear.

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2 months ago

➀ Texas Instruments has released a wearable biosensing Holter reference design for continuous vital sign monitoring. It measures ECG, heart rate, respiration, pace pulse, temperature, and motion.

➁ The design includes an AFE159RP4 for low-power, high-resolution ECG acquisition and a TMP119 for body temperature monitoring. Data is transmitted via Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3.

➂ The reference design supports multiple battery options and offers up to six days of operation, making it suitable for medical sensor patches and wearable fitness devices.

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3 months ago

➀ This reference design, TIDA-010288, from Texas Instruments is designed for real-time monitoring of vital signs like ECG, heart rate, respiration, etc., using edge AI.

➁ The design integrates high-performance components including AFE159RP4 for ECG signal acquisition and MSPM0 MCU for real-time arrhythmia classification.

➂ Data is transmitted via Bluetooth LE 5.3, enabling real-time visualization and analysis on remote devices such as smartphones or medical systems.

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3 months ago

➀ Researchers from Nottingham Trent University, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, and Free University of Bozen-Bolzano have developed washable, durable electronic textiles that can sense magnetic fields.

➁ These textiles can be used in clothing and other fabrics, functioning reliably underwater and in various weather conditions.

➂ The technology allows users to interact with devices using a ring or glove containing a small magnet, reducing wear and tear compared to traditional tactile sensors.

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4 months ago

➀ Researchers from Hanyang University, Yonsei University, and Sogang University in South Korea have developed a silicon-integrated hole transport layer using microlithography to enhance OLED performance without sacrificing energy efficiency.

➁ This innovation significantly improves charge balance, resulting in enhanced luminance and reduced crosstalk in OLED displays.

➂ The new structure achieved an ultra-high resolution of 10,062 pixels per inch (PPI) on a six-inch wafer, opening doors for high-definition OLED displays in VR, AR, smart glasses, wearables, and next-gen smartphones.

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7 months ago
➀ A team from Northwestern University has developed a new wearable device that uses skin-stimulation technology to provide sensory feedback; ➁ The device uses Bluetooth technology to translate environmental information into tactile feedback; ➂ It has potential applications in gaming, virtual reality, and healthcare, especially for visually impaired individuals and prosthetic users.
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7 months ago
➀ Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a new paper-based wearable device that generates electricity by extracting moisture from the air; ➁ The device uses bacterial spores to split water molecules into ions, creating an electric charge; ➂ The research aims to develop flexible, wearable, scalable, and disposable devices made entirely from paper.
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8 months ago
➀ The article introduces a reference design for a wearable heart rate monitor using a single 8-bit microcontroller and Phase Division Multiplexing technology to reduce noise and costs; ➁ The design utilizes Microchip's eXtreme Low Power 8-bit microcontroller with integrated features; ➂ The MCU includes digital-to-analog converters, operational amplifiers, and configurable logic cells to enhance performance and keep costs low.
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9 months ago
➀ Murata Manufacturing introduces Radisol, a technology that reduces antenna interference in smartphones and wearables, enhancing isolation and efficiency. ➁ Radisol uses ceramic multilayer technology and RF circuit design to minimize insertion loss and space requirements. ➂ The product is available in various variants to support common communication bands and aims to expand further in the market.
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